The band released several singles, albums, and EPs that reached number one. This commercial success was most evident in the release of their third album Cutterpillow, which achieved platinum status several times. Eraserheads are one of the best-selling musical acts of all time in the Philippines, paving way for an international career that earned them the "Moon Man" in the MTV Video Music Awards.
Their diverse music worked both in the underground and mainstream scenes of the Philippine music industry. By fusing different musical styles such as alternative, pop, rock, reggae, and synthpop, Eraserheads helped change the sound of Pinoy rock.
Cutterpillow
Eraserheads Lyrics
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who wouldn't ever wanna get fat
so she ate a feather pillow, yellow willow
a furry furry furry furry furry furry furry little fellow
exercising all day
she never could swim in the beach it seems
infested with jello like fishes no melotron wishes
(repeat all)
The lyrics of Cutterpillow by Eraserheads convey a sense of whimsy and surrealism, describing a strange world where a cat eats a feather pillow and exercises all day to avoid getting fat. The creature is portrayed as quirky and endearing, a "furry little fellow" with a penchant for eccentric behavior.
The second stanza introduces another strange element into this world - a beach infested with jelly-like fishes, and a mysterious instrument called a melotron that seems to have some significance. The overall effect is dreamlike and slightly unsettling, as if the world being described is both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time.
One possible interpretation of these lyrics is that they are a reflection on the nature of creativity and imagination. The strange elements introduced in the song could be seen as symbolic of the eclectic and sometimes nonsensical ideas that artists draw upon to create their work. The reference to the melotron, an obscure musical instrument used by some experimental musicians, could also be seen as a nod to the songwriting process and the search for new sounds and ideas.
Line by Line Meaning
i used to have a cat
In the past, I owned a feline companion
who wouldn't ever wanna get fat
The cat was determined to avoid gaining weight
so she ate a feather pillow, yellow willow
To achieve her goal, the cat consumed unconventional items, such as a feather pillow and a yellow willow
a furry furry furry furry furry furry furry little fellow
Describing the cat as a small, furry creature
exercising all day
The cat was physically active throughout the day
she never could swim in the beach it seems
Despite her efforts, the cat was incapable of swimming in the ocean
infested with jello like fishes no melotron wishes
The water was filled with gelatinous fish, undesirable to those seeking musical inspiration from the melotron
the cat and the pillow and the jello like fishes
Summarizing the odd combination of the cat, the feather pillow, and the gelatinous fish in the ocean
Contributed by Abigail S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alvinbalagat1527
The largest selling OPM band. in Philippine Music History.
@littleone3134
grade 6 ako neto sobrang nakaka miz❤❤
@jeloialaba680
Advance na baon whole week pra mabili ang cassette tape pg me bago album eheads 🤟
@jasondeguzman3196
Pinaka unang album na napakinggan ko way back in 90s! Nakaka miss talaga.
@sidrungkapun2082
Brings back memories of the 90's era. Played this album on cassette over and over during those days, and singing along😂 gang mabulyawan na sa ingay🤣🤣🤣
@CarlosSantos-vy3dm
one of the best album of all time.eheads solid fanatics.
@thurartz1683
Oh my god 1995 ang bilis ng panahon
@albertsipat6957
2023 aaaand still....the best...
@bulletkulet9648
Nawala yung cassette tape ko neto buti nalang inupload mo😇
@rougesparkle2507
Released 1995. College days